Arrests and Sentencing
Arrests and Sentencing are critical components of the criminal justice system, directly impacting the correctional workforce. This section provides articles that explore the processes, legal standards, and implications of Arrests and Sentencing in various jurisdictions. Understanding how arrests lead to sentencing decisions and how these outcomes affect correctional facilities is essential for professionals in the field. For more insights, see our related resources on Re-Entry and Recidivism.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard was released early in the day from the Chillicothe Correctional Center; she was granted parole after serving 85% of her sentence
The CO was a former 20-year law enforcement veteran who was a lieutenant and shift commander at William Donaldson Correctional Facility
The man helped an inmate inside the Georgia DOC’s Special Management Unit steal $11 million from a billionaire
Wesley Correa-Carmenaty was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the death of Deputy Mark Burbridge
Malvo’s attorneys challenged his life sentences, citing a recent SCOTUS ruling that said mandatory life-without-parole sentences for juveniles are unconstitutional
Police arrested Tyray Munter, 30, after a citizen called police to report a sighting
The murder plot started after a third CO and Klan member was bitten during a fight with the inmate, who they believed was infected with HIV and hepatitis
“The reason for the sentence is pretty simple — to guarantee that the defendant will spend the rest of his life in prison”
The lawyers told reporters that they still hope to find a way to represent Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman
In the direct-supervision model, inmate cells ring a central area, or pod, with an unarmed deputy sitting at a desk in the pod
Paris Poe killed two government witnesses planning to testify against the Hobos gang
The court also rejected a challenge to Bernie Tiede’s 1997 indictment because this appeal was limited to last year’s resentencing, not guilt or innocence
Anthony Novellino stabbed his ex-wife 84 times 11 days after their divorce was finalized in 2010
Prosecutors will recommend 30 years in prison. Anthony Strong would have faced life at trial
Prosecutors described the gang as an “all-star team” of thieves and killers who cultivated a reputation for brutality to maintain their criminal empire
Authorities say Ricky D. Martin was found lying in a pool of blood with bound hands and feet in his cell at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution in March 2012
Richard Harley Greenway was convicted of first-degree murder and other crimes in the 1988 shooting deaths of Lili Champagne and daughter Mindy Peters
No plea bargain was made in the case, and Wesley Correa-Carmenaty still faces charges of murder, attempted murder, escape, kidnapping and other crimes
A mugshot newly taken of Phil Spector in prison shows the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer completely free of the huge hair that was so striking during his trial
In comparison, nearly 2,800 men are facing executions in the United States
Sheriff James Underwood says prisoners used peanut butter to change the numbers above a door and trick a new employee into opening another door that led outside
Lha Southideth-Whiten has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in the slaying of Michael Whitworth during an Oct. 20 altercation in the prison’s cafeteria
Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio was convicted of a criminal charge for refusing to stop traffic patrols that targeted immigrants
Phyllistone Termine was writing a list that included “buy 3 phones, 1 clean 2 dirty’s” and reminders to buy credit card information from the “dark web”
Five years ago, SCOTUS barred mandatory life-without-parole sentences for anyone under 18 convicted of murder
A judge has rescinded his program that would reduce inmates’ jail time if they voluntarily underwent birth control procedures
Deltra Henderson walked away from his prison assignment, stole a car and kidnapped Amanda Carney
Over the last year, at least 67 juvenile lifers have been resentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole
The “Juice” is loose. Let’s explain how that happened
Federal agents launched an investigation in 2015 after they say Alex Hernandez told another inmate he wanted to kill Obama in a “lone-wolf style attack”
Officials say the inmate made his escape while outdoors for recreation time
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca’s attorneys asked a federal court to let him remain free while his corruption conviction is appealed
Going forward, almost all convicted killers under the age of 18 will be sentenced to life with parole